Bazley v. Curry

Bazley v. Curry is a landmark Canadian Supreme Court case from 1999 that addressed the issue of liability for sexual abuse by an employee. The court ruled that an employer can be held responsible for the actions of an employee if those actions are closely related to the employee's work. In this case, a sports coach sexually abused a young athlete, and the court found the employer liable because the abuse occurred in the context of the employment relationship. This ruling highlighted the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals and the responsibilities employers hold in supervision and safeguarding.